Basketball: Template for Learning from Losses (Part 1)

"Love our losses." Losses add value when embraced. Develop a template for study.

~ via @CoachBobStarkey pic.twitter.com/FDr3PyyGdK

— Coach the Coaches (@WinningCoaches) May 17, 2024

1. Start with the Michael Useem questions from The Leadership Moment: 

• What went well? 
• What went poorly? 
• What can we do better next time? 
• What are the enduring lessons?  

2. Graphically analyze the Four Factors: 

 The NBA broadcast noted that the team with the rebounding edge was 51-13 so far. 

3. "Get more and better shots than opponents." Did we get quality shots based on the shot chart? 

4. Excavate turnover trouble, was it more decisions, execution, or both? 

5. Classify defensive problems: 

• Transition D
• Half-court D
• Pick-and-roll D
• Undisciplined fouling
• Lack of shot 'contestedness'
• Defensive rebounding

6. Win special situations and MUSTS. Check performance on:

• BOBs
• SLOBs
• ATOs
• Gotta have it versus 'Man' defense
• Gotta have it versus zone defense

Reviewing these areas yields a short list of problem. Our job is to seek solutions to mitigate their recurrence. "Find the low hanging fruit" that impacts winning. 

Loss Analysis Template: 

• Michael Useem questions
• Four Factors graphic
• More and better shots
• Turnover trouble 
• Defensive breakdowns
• Special situations

Lagniappe. Smart Stuff. 

Former Carleton University Head Coach/Texas Tech Assistant Dave Smart is taking over as head coach for @PacificMensBB

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how his simple, player-first mentality produces basketball powerhouses: https://t.co/9nfaTMaBJW pic.twitter.com/epDS1O7odx

— Immersion Videos (@ImmersionVideos) May 17, 2024

Lagniappe 2. Learn from legends. 

Here are my 3 top lessons I learned from the legendary Coach Tates Locke, who sadly passed away at the age of 89 yesterday. Coach Locke was an incredibly impactful and influential person in my life for a decade early in my coaching career…

#1: The Rule of 2:
It will take me 2… pic.twitter.com/yqdfTl7HLg

— Alan Stein, Jr. (@AlanSteinJr) May 16, 2024

#1: The Rule of 2 #2: Repetition isn’t punishment #3: 4 Non-Negotiable Rules: Be early. On time is late. Always tell the truth. ‘Listen’ with your eyes. Play as hard as you can.